Women in Tech NZ - Show Her The Money

Show Her The Money: The Power of Funding Women Entrepreneurs

Join us for an exclusive screening of SHOW HER THE MONEY, a groundbreaking film addressing the alarming statistic that women receive less than 2% of venture capital funding. This inspiring documentary demystifies venture capital and follows the journeys of four visionary female entrepreneurs as they battle against the odds to turn their innovative ideas into reality.

Featured Entrepreneurs:
- Vicky Pasche: Founder of Dapper Boi, a gender-neutral, body-inclusive apparel line.
-Jasmine Jones: Founder of Myya, creating empowering mastectomy bras for breast cancer survivors.
- Diipa Büller-Khosla: Founder of indē wild, offering beauty products inspired by Ayurveda to celebrate South Asian women.
- Marian Leitner: Founder of Archer Roose, reinventing wine consumption with luxury canned wines.

These trailblazing women are backed by a network of powerful female angel investors, including:
- Dawn Lafreeda: A former waitress turned millionaire restaurateur.
- Pocket Sun: The youngest woman to start her own VC fund.
- Wendy Ryan: A generational wealth investor focusing on women and BIPOC entrepreneurs.

The film also features appearances by Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Sharon Gless, Primetime Emmy nominee Elizabeth Banks, and Catherine Gray, founder of She Angel Investors.

SHOW HER THE MONEY addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is. Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is power and women need it to achieve true equality. WATCH THE TRAILER.

Event Sponsors and Panelists:  Craigs Investment Partners and Arc Angels Inc.

Gretchen Williamson, Investment Adviser at Craigs Investment Partners and Angel Investor with 28 years of industry experience, will be joining us. Gretchen has a rich background in financial planning and portfolio management, having worked in Hong Kong and Sydney before her tenure at Craigs. She is the founder of Craigs Women's Wealth, an educational platform empowering women with investment knowledge. Gretchen is also a member of the NZX Markets Disciplinary Tribunal and has been actively involved with ArcAngels, an investment club supporting women-led ventures.

Kirsty Campbell, Chair of Arc Angels and a professional director, will also be on the panel. Kirsty has held numerous roles in corporate finance, banking, law, and regulation, and is currently the chair of Mitchell Vranjes and an independent director of several organizations including NZHL and Salt Funds. Kirsty is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and a member of Global Women.

Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and empowered by the stories of women who are changing the landscape of entrepreneurship and investment.

Event Highlights:

- 5:30pm Networking Opportunities with like-minded women in tech professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs

- 6:15pm Screening of *Show Her The Money*

- 7:45pm Panel Discussion featuring Kirsty Campbell (Arc Angels) and Gretchen Williamson (Craigs Investment Partners/Angel Investor) and Q&A Session to dive deeper into the themes and stories presented in the film

- 8:15pm  Networking, drinks.

- 8:45pm  - Close

This event is more than just a movie screening; it's a call to action. By attending, you'll gain insights into the importance of funding women-led businesses and how doing so can drive significant positive change in our economy and society.